Minnehaha County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Minnehaha County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 86% compared to September (59 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning 2608 – A-1/R-1 to I-1 near Corson, Brandon Township

Approved.

Second reading and public hearing. Rezones the west 607 feet of the north 383 feet of Tract 1 Sweetman Addition, part of a 29-acre property at SD Highway 11 and 260th Street adjacent to Corson, from A-1 Agricultural and R-1 Residential to I-1 Light Industrial. Petitioner BG&J Farms (Mike Cloth) plans three 60x300 ft flex shop buildings, phased, for small contractors. Paving required for areas connected to the highway. No opponents. The Planning Commission approved it unanimously on 9/28/2026. The commission approved it unanimously by roll call.

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First reading / set public hearing for rezoning 2608 near Highway 11 and 260th Street, Corson

Approved.

First reading and authorization for auditor to publish notice of public hearing on October 27, 2026 for rezoning 2608, to rezone approximately 5.25 acres of a 29-acre property from A-1 Agricultural and R-1 Residential Districts to I-1 Light Industrial District, located in unincorporated Corson at the corner of Highway 11 and 260th Street. Heard by Planning Commission September 28, 2026 and approved unanimously.

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Adopt amendments to Commission Rules of Procedure

Approved.

Motion to adopt amendments to the Minnehaha County Commission Rules of Procedure, including calendar updates, vacancy statute language, open meetings explanation, executive session reasons, agenda specificity, striking the two-briefing requirement for policy manual updates, and designating the vice chair as the planning and zoning liaison.

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Surplus copier transfer

Approved.

The commission declared copier asset 10026 surplus and approved its transfer to the Auditor's office.

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Zoning Changes

• A-1/R-1 → I-1, portion of 29 acres at SD Highway 11 and 260th Street, Corson, Brandon Township (BG&J Farms)
• A-1 → I-1, approximately 5.25 acres of a 29-acre property at Highway 11 and 260th Street, Corson

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 14 instances
• industrial: 12 instances
• rezoning: 11 instances
• residential: 7 instances
• rezone: 4 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in September.
• Industrial is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in September.
• Rezoning is new this month with 11 mentions, not present in September.
• Residential is new this month with 7 mentions, not present in September.

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